Kell's Belles: Fashionable Friday: Raiding Kate Middleton's Suitcase

Friday, July 8, 2011

Fashionable Friday: Raiding Kate Middleton's Suitcase

Okay, so I have to admit that I've taken immense pleasure in watching the Duchess of Cambridge on her official tour of Canada this week. And while it's lovely to see her planting trees, visiting historical sites, and cheering up sick people, I also have to admit it's Kate's fashion sense that has me riveted. Checking in on blogs like The Duchess of Cambridge Style and KateMiddletonStyle.org several times a day to see Kate's wardrobe changes has become a bit of a habit. I love that she packed around a color scheme (navy and cream). I love that she gets on a plane in one outfit and gets off in another. But mainly I love the clothes themselves. Here are my favorite outfits (aka the ones I would want to wear):

I think this lace dress (the one she changed into on the plane to Canada) is simply gorgeous. I also think selecting a Canadian designer (Erdem Moralioglu) was a very classy touch.

Kate wore this, I'm not kidding, to plant a tree. I wish my gardening ensembles were this fashionable. The collar detail on the back of the dress (by Catherine Walker) is what makes this one truly special.

Okay, this sweater dress (by Alexander McQueen) is my absolute favorite thing she's worn all week. She sported this look on Prince Edward Island (yes, apparently the Duchess loves Anne of Green Gables as much as I do!). Can you think of a more perfect outfit to wear to PEI? I certainly can't.

This navy blue trench coat by Ted Baker is fantastic. I want one!

After all that navy and cream, this pop of yellow (in the form of a silk crepe dress by Jenny Packham) is divine. It looks so effortless!

I'm glad I have a few more days of ogling her fashion from afar. Aren't you glad I caught you up on her best fashion moments of the week? You should be!

EDIT: I'll take this, this, and this as well!

8 comments:

Sarah SJuly 8, 2011 at 12:48 PM
FUN!!! I love these. Kate is gorgeous as is her taste in clothes. I'm glad you posted an abbreviated version for those of us who aren't checking those blogs :)
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DC DivaJuly 8, 2011 at 12:50 PM
I am so glad you caught me up! We're having a rough, looong day over here. This post was my bright spot.
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Suzette SeldenJuly 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Love it, I wish I could have all of those outfits!
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KirstenJuly 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM
I love admiring her wardrobe too! So fabulous. My favorite part is that she isn't afraid to wear the same thing more than once.
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Kell's BellesJuly 8, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Kirsten, I know! I love that she wore the cream dress from her official engagements photos again (with a red, maple leaf hat, no less).
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leandparkermakes3July 10, 2011 at 4:06 PM
My favorite thing about all of these dresses? They have sleeves!!!!! Where can we find dresses like these at prices we can afford? I have the hardest time finding cute dresses for summer with sleeves. Do you?
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Lisa Marie TrentJuly 11, 2011 at 8:49 AM
That green dress is still available... if only I had a prince to pay for it...
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SummerJuly 11, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Bah ha, Lisa! I was thinking "if only" about the skinny legs. Oh that Prince Edward Island dress... laaaahhh! I can go to bed happy now knowing it exists- thank you. I just read "Before Green Gables" for the first time while I was up in Bear Lake. I've been in Anne mode for a while.
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